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Helloooo my lovely friends! I’m back with a post all about what I’ve been jamming out to lately. I haven’t shared my music tastes in a while and I thought it was about time.

This year my tastes have shifted a bit. I’m still into the same general genres (basically everything except heavy metal) but I have found myself listening more to certain genres than I did before coming to college. Why, you may ask? My roommate and I had incredibly similar music tastes, but she listens to more electronic and upbeat music than I usually do, so she turned me on to a bunch of new stuff. Basically, I learned that I really like electronic music and remixes.

I also found myself listening to the same music over and over and over again until I literally couldn’t listen to it anymore, so this list is pretty much my freshman year in a playlist.

Some highlights:

LANY (i’m in love with this band)

HONNE (s/o to my friend maya who turned me on to them)

“waves” by Miguel, remixed by Tame Impala (surprisingly amazing)

“All in Love” by The Tallest Man on Earth

“Number One” by Tove Styrke (s/o to the Riverdale soundtrack)

all the blackbear (aka i’m in love with blackbear!!!!!)

I feel like I’m half a basic college student and half cool and edgy when it comes to my music tastes.

(and yes that is a star trek gif and no you can not make fun of me for it) (leave if you don’t like star trek thank you)

I’ve been listening to a lot of the same music lately – mainly because I’ve had no time to listen to new stuff – but here’s what I’ve been jamming to in the car and while doing random tasks. I hope you enjoy!

((no you can not judge me for my inclusion of “Bet On It” from High School Musical, the One Direction song (their new album is actually REALLY good) or my Ennio Morricone)) ((I listen to a wide range of music so no judging is allowed here))

You can follow me on Spotify over here to check out all the music I listen to on a a daily basis!

Let me know what you’re listening to lately and leave comments of songs you like from this playlist!

I’ve been listening to a lot of new music lately, partly because I went to Austin City Limits Music Festival the other week and heard some great new stuff. I’ve also not had a Music Monday up lately (I BLAME COLLEGE APPLICATIONS) so this will all be new stuff!

Daybreaker – Moon Taxi

One of my friends adores Moon Taxi, and I saw them at ACL on the day that Daybreaker, their new album, came out. It’s a stellar one – very NeedToBreathe-esque, so if you’re a fan of them I’d definitely check out Daybreaker! Some standout songs are “Year Zero”, “All Day All Night”, and “Run Right Back”.

WILD – Troye Sivan

I’m a bit late on the game but THIS ALBUM IS SO FREAKING AMAZING. It appeals to that part of me that is super into electronica/synths/interesting vocals. Troye has an incredible voice and his lyrics are impeccable. My favorite titles of the EP are “Wild”, “Fools”, and “The Quiet”. Also, check out his music videos for “Wild”, “Fools”, and “Bite” – they’re incredible!

ZABA – Glass Animals

I’d heard a bit of Glass Animals before, but I’d never gave them a serious listen. And oh boy was I pleasantly surprised. They’re such a cool band. They have interesting synths on their album (cue the rainforest animals?) and combine them with stunning vocals and out-there lyrics. I’m a convert. Song loves: “Gooey”, “Flip”, and “Walla Walla”.

Badlands – Halsey

Now, I loved Halsey’s EP. But Badlands. It blew me out of the water. (And live she’s even more incredible!) The musicality, stunning lyrics, and a great combination of guitar and synth made this album a standout. I’m obsessed. Favorite songs are “New Americana”, “Castle”, “Colors”, and “Roman Holiday”.

My Love is Cool – Wolf Alice

I’m seriously bitter because they played at ACL second weekend and I went first weekend. *cries for years* This album is amazing. I love it. I play it on repeat at all times of day. It’s slow and fast and bright and sad. It’s everything and anything you could ever want in a record. Favorite songs include “Bros”, “You’re a Germ”, and “The Wonderwhy”.

“Pierre” – Ryn Weaver

I’m not a huge fan of the entire album, but “Pierre” is sing-out-loud-in-your-car-and-not-care music to the extreme. Her voice is flat-out amazing and the musicality of this track made me fall in love with it!

“Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON

Not a new one but YES. If you ever have the chance to see WALK THE MOON live, do it, because they’re one of those bands who blow you away live. This track is one of my favorites off their most recent album, mainly because it’s such a fun one.

“Molecules” – Atlas Genius

The single off their new album and it’s everything. Loud, boisterous, and perfect to belt out in the car. (Which I do often.) Go listen to this track, whether you’re fan of Atlas Genius’s music or not!

That’s it for me! What are some of your recent musical loves? Share them in comments!

Adi Alsaid wins for best book about the end of high school ever. The Nevers list, the friendship, the romance, the questions – it was all brilliantly done by an equally brilliant writer who I continue to love.

This is an incredibly important book that I am so glad was written and published. Aaron Hartzler is one heck of a writer, and he approaches the subject of rape in the perfect way. It makes you just the right amount of uncomfortable and leaves you questioning everything.

I just read this one and I am still recovering. It’s such an interesting concept – a girl who can’t leave her house and falls in love with the boy next door. It’s a fresh romance story that I absolutely adored.

“Eventually”by Tame Impala

“Feeling OK” by Best Coast

Lost It To Trying (Paper Towns Mix) by Son Lux

“Forget” by Saint Cava

“Should’ve Known Better” by Sufjan Stevens

I was super busy this month so I didn’t have a ton of fun posts, but I did have a few! I did a post on the future of publishing for my generation, which was a post I loved writing and also got some great response. More recently, I did a post saying goodbye to the summer, where I recapped what I was up to this summer. I loved sharing all my activities! I also did a post featuring my “forever albums” – also known as “albums I’ve been listening to for forever and still adore” which featured some of my favorite albums and artists ever.

I started school last week, which is a half great and half horrible experience, but I’m excited to be a senior and for the things that are coming in the next few months! Stay tuned for more posts about school, organization, books, and overall fabulous things as I struggle through the school year.

I have this tendency to listen to the same albums consistently for weeks, months, years even. These albums are like staple pieces of clothing in your wardrobe – I’ll listen to them for forever and never get tired of them. I thought I’d share my list, in hopes that they’ll become some of your “forever albums” too!

The Suburbs – Arcade Fire

This is just… This album is everything to me. My dad played it for me in 2010 when it came out and I just fell in love. I’ve been listening to this album for five years and I still love it just as much. It’s my driving soundtrack, my writing playlist, my blogging music, and my falling asleep tunes.

If you know anything about me, you know that BANKS is my queen. She is my goddess. I’ve been listening to her for about a year and a half (I was obsessed with her EPs before the album came out) and I still can’t get enough. Her vocals, her lyrics, her sound – it’s just everything to me.

Some favorites from the album: “Stick”, “Fuck Em Only We Know”, “Drowning”, “Beggin For Thread”, “Goddess”.

Bon Iver – Bon Iver

Obviously Bon Iver is on this list. I’ve been listening to Bon Iver for about four years, and oh have those years been glorious. In addition to his self-titled album, his EP Blood Bank and his earlier album, For Emma, Forever Ago, are also included in this entry. Bon Iver is kind of like Arcade Fire for me – he’s my go to for every situation. Particularly nighttime or rainy days though!

I was introduced to John Mayer sometime around 2009/2010, and I’ve been in love with him since. I own Continuum, Battle Studies, and Paradise Valley, but Continuum is my favorite. This album is such a staple for me, mainly because it has such a consistent sound and is mixed so beautifully.

Some favorites from the album: “Belief”, “Stop This Train”, “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room”, “Bold As Love”.

Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming – M83

M83 is incredibly underrated. This album is absolutely incredible, and found on a whim by me in 2011/2012. It’s a lengthy album too, so definitely an undertaking when I had no job and had barely heard any of the music. I was rewarded, though! This album is a killer, and one I come back to consistently.

Where are all the Nic Hessler fans? There need to be more of us. Nic Hessler is a recent discovery of mine, and one I stumbled upon at my local music store. I fell in love with the first couple songs and bought it on impulse. When I listened to the entire album I was so happy I’d bought it. I seriously listened to the first song of the album on repeat for about a half hour once. I love it that much.

Wild Cub got fairly popular after their tour with Vampire Weekend last spring, but I was onto them before that! I’ve been a fan since the fall of 2013, and am still going strong. Wild Cub just have such a great sound. They also do incredible covers, so I’d check out their Soundcloud if you’re a fan of the album!

Some favorites from the album: “Shapeless”, “Thunder Clatter”, “Drive”, “Hidden in the Night”, “Blacktide”, “Lies”.

And the one you all knew was coming….

The 1975 – The 1975

My everything album. The 1975 are my one true loves. This album, along with their EPs, are the soundtrack of my life, and have been for the past two and a half years. I can’t get enough of them. After two concerts and three acoustic shows, you’d think I’d have enough, but not yet! If you somehow haven’t heard of them yet, go listen. Now.